Mt. Lebanon Neighborhood Report
A Brief History of Mt. Lebanon
While Mt. Lebanon’s roots stretch all the way back to the 1700s, the town as we know it wasn’t formed until 1912, when it was still a farming community. Around the same time, Mt. Lebanon received its first streetcar line, which helped transform the community and pull it into the modern age, a development that was pushed along even faster with the Liberty Tunnel and easier access to Pittsburgh’s Downtown.
Mt. Lebanon operates under a home rule charter, which gives it greater autonomy than other suburbs in the Pittsburgh region. Under that charter, Mt. Lebanon’s official name is spelled with the “Mt.” instead of “Mount.”
Speaking of its name, Mt. Lebanon has an interesting history. In the mid-1800s, Rev. Joseph Clokey planted two Cedar of Lebanon trees near his home off Bower Hill Road, after bringing the trees home from a trip to the Near East. These trees made such an impression that Mt. Lebanon’s name was then taken from a mountain in the Republic of Lebanon where the tree species comes from.
Today, Mt. Lebanon is known for being a friendly, picturesque neighborhood with lovely architecture, excellent schools, and a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Mt. Lebanon Emergency Resources
If you have an emergency in Mt. Lebanon, immediately dial 9-1-1. Other important resources for homeowners to know include:
Emergency Medical Facilities In or Near Mt. Lebanon
St. Clair Hospital Emergency Room
Address: 1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Phone: 412-942-2700
MedExpress Urgent Care
Address: 1535 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-531-1585
MediHelp
Address: 555 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-343-3402
Mt. Lebanon Police Station
Address: 555 Washington Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Phone: 412-343-3400
Mt. Lebanon Fire Station
Address: 555 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-343-3402
Top Restaurants in Mt. Lebanon
Here’s a list of the top restaurants in Mt. Lebanon, ranked by their Google Reviews:
Time Out Time Eat
About Time Out Time Eat: A friendly, family-operated restaurant offering an eclectic selection of comfort food.
Rating: 4.9/5
Address: 300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd Suite #4, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Website: https://www.timeouttimeeat.com/
Phone: 412-505-5466
Bistro 19
About Bistro 19: An intimate bistro offering a New American menu and a full bar.
Rating: 4.6/5
Address: 711 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Website: http://bistro19.com/
Phone: 412-306-1919
Totopo Cocina & Cantina
About Totopo Cocina & Cantina: A friendly place for tacos, burrito, and tequila.
Rating: 4.6/5
Address: 660 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Website: https://www.totopomex.com/
Phone: 412-668-0773
Cafe io
About Cafe io: A cozy cafe with a modern menu and a cheerful atmosphere.
Rating: 4.6/5
Address: 300 Beverly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Website: https://cafeio.com/
Phone: 412-440-0414
Oya Sushi and Korean Grill
About Oya Sushi and Korean Grill: Offering a blend of Korean dishes and Japanese sushi.
Rating: 4.6/5
Address: 325 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oyasushibento/
Phone: 412-892-8602
Carbonara’s
About Carbonara’s: A nice, relaxed atmosphere with Italian comfort food, including pasta and baked hoagies.
Rating: 4.5/5
Address: 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Website: https://www.carbonararistorante.com/
Phone: 412-341-4011
Il Pizzaiolo
About Il Pizzaiolo: A pizzeria specializing in Neapolitan-style pies in a wood-fired oven.
Rating: 4.5/5
Address: 703 Washington Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Website: https://www.ilpizzaiolo.com/
Phone: 412-344-4123
Aladdin's Eatery
About Aladdin’s Eatery: A local Lebanese-American chain with traditional and vegetarian options.
Rating: 4.5/5
Address: 630 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Website: https://aladdins.com/
Phone: 412-344-1111
Sesame Inn
About Sesame Inn: A local Chinese restaurant chain offering classic Chinese dishes.
Rating: 4.5/5
Address: 704 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Website: https://sesameinn.com/
Phone: 412-341-2555
Jade Grille
About Jade Grille: A Chinese restaurant specializing in housemade noodles, stir-fries, and sushi.
Rating: 4.4/5
Address: 670 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Website: https://jadegrille.com/
Phone: 412-531-6666
Top Mt. Lebanon Shopping Locations
Mt. Lebanon is home to a variety of shopping centers and districts. Here are a few places to shop in this neighborhood:
Uptown Mt. Lebanon
About Uptown Mt. Lebanon: Uptown Mt. Lebanon is located on Washington Road and is roughly between Shady Drive in the north and Cedar Boulevard in the south. There, you’ll find a variety of coffee shops, small galleries, restaurants, banks, and clothing stores.
Galleria of Mt. Lebanon
About the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon: This shopping mall features a wide variety of restaurants, retail stores, fitness studios, and an AMC movie theater.
Address: 1500 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-561-4000
Lebanon Shops
About the Lebanon Shops: Hugging the border of Mt. Lebanon and Castle Shannon, this small shopping center is home to a variety of stores!
Address: 300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Phone: 412-344-6700
Mt. Lebanon’s Neighborhood Parks
Mt. Lebanon is home to more than a dozen parks, offering plenty of places for your family to stay healthy and active.
Bird Park
Address: Bird Park Dr, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Easiest Access: Follow Cedar Boulevard to Bird Park Drive.
Park Features:
Soccer Fields
Trails
Grill and Picnic Tables
Fire Circle
Country Club Park
Address: Country Club Drive, Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh PA 15234
Easiest Access: Follow the Country Club Drive next to the Golf Club.
Park Features:
Playground
Church Place Park
Address: Lavina Ave, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
Easiest Access: From Washington Road, turn onto Church Place, then turn right onto Lavina Avenue.
Park Features:
Children’s Playground
Picnic Tables
Highland Terrace Park
Address: Terrace Drive, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Easiest Access: From Washington Road, turn east onto Connor Road, then turn onto Terrace Drive.
Park Features:
Basketball Courts
Children’s Playground
Hoodridge Park
Address: Connor Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Easiest Access: From Washington Road, turn east onto Connor Road.
Park Features:
Hiking Trails
Streams
Iroquois Park
Address: Iroquois Drive, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Easiest Access: From Washington Road, turn southwest onto Sunnyhill Drive, then turn onto Seminole Drive. Turn left onto Iroquois Drive.
Park Features:
Basketball Courts
Playground
McNeilly Park
Address: McNeilly Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15226
Easiest Access: From Library Road, turn west onto McNeilly Road. Travel to the intersection with Pearce Road.
Park Features:
Nature Trails
Meadowcroft Park
Address: N Meadowcroft Ave, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
Easiest Access: From Beverly Road, turn south onto Ralston Place, then turn east on McCully Street. Turn north onto N Meadowcroft Avenue.
Park Features:
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Mt. Lebanon Main Park
Address: 900 Cedar Blvd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Easiest Access: From Cochran Road, turn southwest onto Cedar Boulevard.
Park Features:
Athletic Fields
Picnic Pavilions
Basketball Courts
Bocce Courts
Community Rooms
Indoor Ice Rinks
Platform Tennis
Playground
Sand Volleyball
Sitting Areas
Swimming Pool
Tennis Center
Robb Hollow Park
Address: Robb Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Easiest Access: From Bower Hill Road, turn south onto Robb Hollow Road
Park Features:
Hiking Trails
Rockwood Park
Address: 808 Rockwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Easiest Access: From Library Road, turn west onto Rockwood Avenue. Follow until you reach the park.
Park Features:
Basketball Courts
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
Grill
Sunset Hills Park
Address: Brafferton Drive, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15226
Easiest Access: From Liberty Avenue, turn southeast onto Biltmore Avenue. Continue onto Sleepy Hollow Road, then turn north on Brafferton Drive.
Park Features:
Athletic Field
Twin Hills Trails Park
Address: Twin Hills Dr, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15220
Easiest Access: From McFarland Road, turn northwest onto Helen Drive. Turn left onto Twin Hills Drive.
Park Features:
Trails
Williamsburg Park
Address: 212 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
Easiest Access: From Liberty Avenue, turn southeast onto Biltmore Avenue. Continue onto Sleepy Hollow Road.
Park Features:
Basketball Court
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
Grills
Tennis Court
Neighborhood Gyms
Boost Fitness
Website: http://www.boostpgh.com/
Address: 1 Cedar Blvd Entrance A, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
CrossFit Mt. Lebanon
Website: http://crossfitmtlebanon.com/
Address: 427 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-206-0941
Planet Fitness
Website: http://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/castle-shannon-pa
Address: 300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Castle Shannon, PA 15234
Phone: 412-318-8980
Mt. Lebanon Schools
The Mt. Lebanon School District regularly ranks among the best schools in Pennsylvania and the United States across a variety of criteria, according to the Niche Rankings. In Pennsylvania, the school district ranks:
#1 - Safest School District (in Pennsylvania)
#2 - Best Teachers (in Pennsylvania)
#3 - Best Place to Teach (in Pennsylvania)
#32 - Best School District for Athletes (in Pennsylvania)
The Mt. Lebanon School District also performs well against the rest of the nation. On a national level, the school district ranks:
#3 - Safest School District
#20 - Best Place to Teach
#23 - Best Teachers
Mt. Lebanon School District’s schools include:
Mount Lebanon High School
Address: 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-344-2003
Jefferson Middle School
Address: 21 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Phone: 412-344-2120
Mellon Middle School
Address: 11 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-344-2122
Foster Elementary School
Address: 700 Vermont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Phone: 412.344.2162
Hoover Elementary School
Address: 37 Robb Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243
Phone: 412-276-7411
Howe Elementary School
Address: 400 Broadmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-344-2157
Jefferson Middle School
Address: 11 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243
Phone: 412-344-2167
Lincoln Elementary School
Address: 2 Ralston Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Phone: 412-344-2147
Markham Elementary School
Address: 165 Crescent Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412.344.2152
Washington Elementary School
Address: 735 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-344-2142
Mt. Lebanon’s Access to Major Roadways
I-376
Follow Route 19 north until you reach I-376.
I-79
From I-376: Follow Route 19 north to I-376 West, then follow I-376 to I-79.
From Cochran Road: From Cochran Road, turn west onto Greentree Road. Take Greentree Road to Washington Pike, then turn south on Washington Pike. Follow Washington Pike south to I-79.
Public Transportation in Mt. Lebanon
Mt. Lebanon Train Line
Red Line: This light rail system travels from South Hills Village, eventually through Mt. Lebanon, and then through Downtown to the Allegheny station on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.This light rail system - All the way into downtown and onto the northside and down to south hills village
Mt. Lebanon Bus Routes
Bus Line: 38 Green Tree - Starts at the Charter Valley Shopping Center, travels through Green Tree and Parkway Center Mall, then travels through the Fort Pitt tunnel into Downtown Pittsburgh.
Bus Line: 41 Bower Hill - Starts near the intersection of Lesnett Road and Bank Street outside of Bridgeville, then travels through Mt. Lebanon and Dormont before cutting through the South Hills and into Station Square.
Mt. Lebanon Contractors
Plumbers
Rege McDonough Plumbing
Phone: 412-343-5880
MJ Flaherty Plumbing & Heating
Phone: 412-531-3948
Sam Hanus Plumbing & Heating
Phone: 412-276-1535
Electricians
H&A Pittsburgh Electrician
Phone: 412-387-5199
VIKO Electric LLCPhone: 412-440-8459
Website: http://viko-electric.com/
Renaissance Electric & Power Systems
Phone: 888-681-9473
Website: http://www.lightuppittsburgh.com/
Flooring Specialists
Peak Floors
Phone: 412-480-8555
Website: http://www.peakfloors.com/
Mitchells Hardwood Floors LLC
Phone: 412-999-5036
Painters
Solid Painters LLC
Phone: 412-951-7464
Mt. Lebanon Painting & Drywall
Phone: 412-460-4416
Contractors/Remodeling
McWilliams Renovations
Phone: 724-207-3040
Capital Real Estate Construction
Phone: 412-344-2961
Website: https://capitalrealestateconstruction.com/
R&G Remodeling, Construction, and Roofing LLC
Phone: 412-758-4218
Website: https://www.rgremodelpgh.com/